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RoySC 11-07-2009 05:00:03 65.12.50.27 251687 Report to Moderator	Just bought a tow bar that connects to the bumper / frame of the vehicle being towed and the ball on the towing vehicle (rigid connection). I'm getting conflicting information on if the front tires of the towed vehicle should be locked straight or free to turn....or does it matter? If locked, I'll be towing an older truck (before the locking steering column) so any suggestions on how to lock the front wheels straight is appreciated. Thanks and have a great day in the USA!! [Reply]   [Send Email]
rockyhawaii 11-08-2009 22:11:35 66.91.202.94 251828 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   A lot of cars will not lock the steering in a straight-ahead position anyways. Plus, people were using tow bars long before steering locks were around.   [Reply]   [No Email]
rusted nuts 11-07-2009 13:50:28 98.17.33.131 251710 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   I pull a 1 ton chevy 4x4 behind my tandem drilling rig NEVER lock the steering wheel can't back up with it. oh don't leave the parking on.   [Reply]   [No Email]
Areo 11-07-2009 09:40:48 65.31.190.89 251702 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   My inlaws towed a car from Wis to Tex and back for several years. Only miscue was when he pulled into a gas station diagonally through the curb approach. The side to side motion turned the wheels the wrong way. Only happened once in 10k plus miles. Leave the steering wheel free to turn. Areo   [Reply]   [No Email]
redblood 11-07-2009 06:52:08 205.188.116.19 251700 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   Steve, Thank you. I tried 3xs still wouldn't work. By the way it is alot of fun and it does a nice job of pulling gravity wagons out of the field when damp out. Thanks again, Joe   [Reply]   [No Email]
cd1 11-07-2009 06:29:06 67.234.156.27 251695 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   if towing on a tow bar you must let the steering wheel unlocked.   [Reply]   [No Email]
redblood 11-07-2009 05:58:25 205.188.116.70 251694 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   When I tow bar my mud truck I always leave the steering column unlocked. How else would it turn a corner? It is just like a wagon must steer. Here is a picture of my toy. 7000# "truck" and I ve towed it with f250's and k20 Chevrolets that weigh less at highway speeds. No problem Joe Sorry can't get it to show up here. http://www.tractorshed.com/gallery/community/c3054.jpg This post was edited by redblood at 06:38:04 11/07/09 6 times.   [Reply]   [No Email]
DownSouth 11-07-2009 13:38:39 64.12.116.141 251709 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to redblood, 11-07-2009 05:58:25   WOW! That looks like a fun old Ford!   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Steve A W 11-07-2009 06:44:36 98.206.59.22 251698 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to redblood, 11-07-2009 05:58:25   Red Blood If I do it right itwill post your link. Nice looking truck, looks real fun! Red Blood's truck   [Reply]   [No Email]
ProudCubOwner 11-07-2009 05:52:41 67.63.68.13 251692 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   Not sure what style of vehicle you'll be pulling, but I pull a 92 S-10 pretty often. I never lock the steering wheel. The hitch on mine goes to both frame rails. It pulls like a dream. How often are you going to tow this vehicle, how far, and what type of vehicle is it for sure?   [Reply]   [Send Email]
ericlb 11-07-2009 05:17:37 12.189.32.54 251689 Report to Moderator	Re: Towing Advice in reply to RoySC, 11-07-2009 05:00:03   if you want a rigid lock for the steering wheel, use a small ratchet strap and wrap around the steering wheel and hook on the vent window post, if the truck is new enough to not have vent windows, go from the steering wheel to the seat frame,tighten strap, this was the way i did it back when i had a tow business and they made real cars and trucks that were rear wheel drive [ except olds toronado caddy eldorado and buick riviera and 1930;s cords] i never towed a cord, lol, but that was for towing with the rear wheeles raised, for flat towing i prefered a limited amount of turn from the towed vehicle, this allowed you to make wide turns without dragging the front wheels sideways, take the strap, and loop around the bottom of the steering wheel then loosly hook to the seat frame , use duct tape to prevent the strap hooks from comming off the seat frame this will control the steering wheel, while allowning the steering wheel to get about a half a turn when you go around a turn , but wont allow it to go to full lock one way or the other , do not use the ignition lock to lock the steering wheel the locking pin is small, and will break under these conditions   [Reply]   [No Email]